How to Find a Reputable Online Store

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Tips to finding reputable online shopping stores. How to be safe in the world wide web. Don't get tangled in it!

Check out the payment program, a legitimate site will have to apply for a leading card issuing company so they have to be checked out. If a site asks for personal checks or debit-card numbers, better get out of there quick.

While checking out (purchasing items) look for the http(s) this (s) means the site is secure. An encrypted connection is placed between you and your computer's browser and the website. This means your information is secure when checking out.

Be sure to take the extra time. It only takes an extra few minutes to check out who or what your dealing with. This will save time and headaches if you do your research before you start shopping. Don't worry that cute jacket should still be there by the time you are done checking out your new favorite shopping site.

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wikiHow is a “wiki,” similar to Wikipedia, which means that many of our articles are co-written by multiple authors. To create this article, 12 people, some anonymous, worked to edit and improve it over time. This article has also been viewed 6,378 times.